Plagiarism Policy

The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing. All manuscripts submitted for publication must be original works and must not contain any form of plagiarism. Authors are expected to follow responsible research and writing practices and to appropriately acknowledge all sources used.

Plagiarism may take various forms, including the unacknowledged use of text, ideas, data, tables, figures, or images; self-plagiarism involving substantial overlap with previously published work; duplicate or redundant publication; and improper paraphrasing or citation practices.

Plagiarism Screening

All manuscripts submitted to the journal are subjected to plagiarism screening using recognized similarity detection tools. Screening may be conducted before peer review, during the editorial evaluation process, or at any stage prior to publication.

Ethical Standards and COPE Compliance

The journal follows the ethical principles and best practices outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Any suspected cases of plagiarism or unethical research practices are handled in accordance with COPE guidelines and established editorial policies.

Editorial Actions

If plagiarism or unethical conduct is identified, the journal may take appropriate action depending on the nature and severity of the issue. Such actions may include, but are not limited to:

  • Immediate rejection of the manuscript
  • Request for clarification, explanation, or revision from the author(s)
  • Retraction or withdrawal of a published article
  • Notification to the author’s affiliated institution or funding agency, when necessary

Author Responsibility

Authors bear full responsibility for the originality and integrity of their submitted work. All sources must be properly cited, and manuscripts must not violate copyright, ethical, or legal standards.

Author Reminder:
Ensure your manuscript is original, accurately cited, and free from plagiarism or redundant publication. Ethical scholarly writing strengthens the quality, credibility, and impact of your research.